San Diego Padres Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04--RHP Justin Germano signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, according to a report in Japan's Daily Yomiuri. Germano, 26, made 12 appearances (six starts) for the Padres this year, going 0-3 with a 5.98 ERA. In parts of four big-league seasons with San Di... moreSubmitted on 2008-12-04

San Diego Padres Roster Report 2008-12-04Changes are already being made for the 99-loss Padres -- mostly addition by subtraction. Since the end of the season, five players have been waived from the 40-man roster (only one, RHP Dirk Hayhurst, was claimed by another team, which gives you an idea o... moreSubmitted on 2008-12-04

San Diego Padres Inside Pitch 2008-12-04Because nothing has happened so far, some Padres fans are beginning to think Jake Peavy will be the Padres' Opening Day starter come next April. Economics say that isn't so. Although a final number hasn't been established, the Padres' payroll next season ... moreSubmitted on 2008-12-04

TOTALLY RANDOMAlthough it seemed as if he would never stay retired long enough to make it happen, Rickey Henderson made the 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, it was announced Monday.... moreSubmitted on 2008-12-02